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There's more to every story if you take the time to tell it. The Why gets to the "why" behind an issue that matters in your community, diving deep to give you a fuller view – and an illuminating listening experience.

Pa. Turnpike Commission announces 2014 toll increase

According to a statement released by the commission, “The increase is largely needed to allow the PTC to meet its funding obligation to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania under a 2007 state law known as Act 44. New revenues from the increase will also help fund the Turnpike’s capital-improvement plan, which is focused mostly on completely rebuilding the 73-year-old toll road and widening it from four to six lanes.”

The increase was approved by the five-member Turnpike Commission at its July 15 public meeting.